KENDO IN CANADA

Dear members, As you may know, the CKF recently announced the establishment of development committees for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. The Board of Directors has committed to the funding of these committees to a total of $12,500 per year for all three Arts. The committees...

The deadline for registration and submission of written exams for the Guelph seminar is now May 10.

Dear CKF Members, The 15th World Kendo Championships are fast approaching and scheduled for May 25-27th, 2012. Over 1,000 participants representing 52 countries will be attending. With the tournament only weeks away, our players are making their final preparations to...

A number of opportunities for grading are fast approaching. The Eastern iaido and jodo gradings are to be held in conjunction with the Guelph Seminar on Monday, May 21. Iaido gradings for up to yondan and jodo gradings for up to sandan will be held in the morning,...

I am happy to announce that the new Kendo Development Fund Committee. The members of the committee come from all over the country, consisting of our younger leadership generation with their fresh energy, vision and ambition. I am expecting the committee members will...

The CKF is pleased to announce the composition of the Iaido and Jodo Development Fund Committee for 2012. Hanna Ikeda-Suen (Toronto) - Chair Iaido Chris Jarvie (Ottawa) - Chair Jodo Alex Cook (Calgary ) Elizabeth Nicholson (Guelph) Natan Cheiftetz (Vancouver) Bill...

CKF is pleased to announce those selected to represent Canada at the 15th World Kendo Championships: Men Suguru Asaoka (captain) Shigemitsu Kamata Eddie Yamashita Ryo Tamaru Takashi Yamada Tuan Anh Hoang Elliott Altilia Tsuyoshi Hamanaka (development prospect) Women...

Dear CKF Members, The CKF Board of Directors has recently announced our new fee structure for grading, registration, and the issuance of dan certificates. These fees have not seen a substantial increase in the past decade. Some may think that these increases are quite...

Pictures for the event held at the McGill University Kendo Club can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76575309@N05/sets/72157629311086785/

The written exam is now available for the Saskatoon Grading on March 4. You can find the exam here . Send your completed examinations by email to [email protected] . The deadline for both registration and exam submission is February 26th.

To all those in the jodo section, my very best wishes for a successful and happy new year. In the past year and a bit we have expanded the section to the very edge of the Pacific through the efforts of Thomas Groendal who will continue to guide jodo in that region...

Annual maintenance to the online system will be completed on schedule, and members will regain access as of Monday, January 9, 2012. To see what's new: English or French .

To all those in the jodo section, my very best wishes for a successful and happy new year. In the past year and a bit we have expanded the section to the very edge of the Pacific through the efforts of Thomas Groendal who will continue to guide jodo in that region...

Happy new years to you all! Bonne ann̩e ? tous! In 2011, we celebrated the 100 year anniversary of kendo in Canada. As you know, the history of kendo in our country is rich, filled with tradition but also with continuous developments. All CKF promoted disciplines have...

The fine kendoka chosen to represent your country at the 15th World Kendo Championships could use your support. Please check out these important messages in English or French . Also available is the presentation given at the 2011 CKF AGM.

The 2012 Foreign Kendo Leaders summer seminar will be held in Kitamoto City, Saitama from July 27 to August 3. Please send your application to Okusa-sensei by the February 5 deadline. For more information, see the invitation .

The visiting sensei for the 2012 FIK Referee seminar have been announced. They are: 1. Mr. Tatsuaki Kosaka Kendo-Hanshi 8 Dan 2. Mr. Kazushi Miyake Kendo-Kyoshi 8 Dan 3. Mr. Kunihide Koda Kendo-Kyoshi 8 Dan The seminar will be held January 28-29 in Montreal. For more...

Were you aware that CKF has a Development Fund? Dojos and individuals who are current CKF members may apply to obtain financial assistance for the development, study and promotion of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Canada. Examples of funding opportunities include seminars,...

Team Canada is pleased to announce the return of National Bank and Hitachi Canada Ltd. as team sponsors. Also, there will be a special women's practice held on Sept 10 in conjunction with the women's team training camp in Steveston. There will be an open practice with...